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It appears as if the Patriots may have to deal with another offseason full of Rob Gronkowski retirement rumors, as the Patriots tight end will reportedly consider his options once again after the playoffs.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that Gronkowski will "strongly consider retirement after this year," according to people close to the Patriots tight end.
#Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski will strongly consider retirement after this year, people close to him say, and they wonder if he’ll go the other way this time. My story: https://t.co/80gcXIGFyX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2019
Rapoport said those close to Gronkowski are wondering "if he'll go the other way this time," after returning to the Patriots following last year's Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
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The Patriots are in the midst of a playoff run, as they advanced to the AFC title game to play the Chiefs Sunday.
Gronk asked about his thoughts on retirement again.
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) January 13, 2019
"My thoughts about it right now, I'm going to have to enjoy the win. That's what we do, you get one night to enjoy the win around here. Then when you wake up tomorrow it's on to Kansas City." #Patriots pic.twitter.com/3dp4Uz49fj
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